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North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will receive more than $110.3 million to boost student success, strengthen academic programs, expand research, and prepare graduates for the workforce.

The funding, allocated through North Carolina’s newly enacted state budget, reflects continued investment in the university as it expands enrollment, academic programs, and resea...


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Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by the U.S. Senate last week. She is the first Black woma...


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African stock exchanges have delivered one of the strongest half-years on record, according to Mansa Markets. In the first half of 2026, 11 African stock markets outperformed the S&P 500 in U.S. dollar terms.

The rally has continued into the second...


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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer-songwriterTems has been named Executive Music Producer and Curator for Children of Blood and Bone, the fantasy epic adapted from Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel. 

Director Gina Prince-Bythewood made the announcement at a trailer screening at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, calling Tems the first woman to executive produce a film soundtrac...


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Russell Bryant, founder of TGUC Financial, is on a mission to expand access to capital for underserved homeowners. The Colorado-based fintech startup just launched a $150 million loan ...


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